Certainly stimulating in its view of life and our often
uncertain place in so-called society.
Lonely is a state of mind more than body...existing when one feels alienated from others. It is not the same as
solitary which extends into a preferred state of mind as
well as body. The trick is to understand and accept what
relates to one's own existence.
In the wider animal world there are species which live a
solitary existence, with no sign of seeking to do
otherwise. The human species can learn from that and use the lesson to its advantage through self-acceptance.
If we are not content in our own company we cannot hope to be content in the company of others.
To think otherwise is self-delusion and perhaps causes much of the misery in human relationships...especially in
formalised arrangements like marriage.

I can relate inpart to this myself. Thank you for sharing this. I would think at some point in life we all feel like a tiny flicker of light in the night sky to someone looking up (an outsider) we might seem to be a blinket of stars however we see the massive distance between our positions in the cosmos it’s all a matter of perception. Thank you again I have enjoyed reading your work

Kevin, thanks for this. People generally regard one another superficially. Family, friends and work colleagues come to know one but not in any real depth. In response to this we tend to behave in a way to meet the expectations of others and not be who we really know ourselves to be. We are locked into ourselves and only reveal what we want others to know. I hope this makes some sense. When we withdraw from others we do so as someone not fully known. Thank you again Kevin for a useful and appreciated comment. Keith

It really surprises me that you feel this way Keith. I would have guessed that you were a person who others gravitated to. If I've read it right, it's about not making that connection, even when closely surrounded by friends and family. Sorry if I'm wrong.